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Urahara · 12-19-2006, 10:55 PM

This is not a racist thread.

I just don't understand why some people of other religion celebrate Christmas. Some don't even understand what is Christmas. Do you go around to other people birthday party without even knowing them?

Tell me why you celebrate Christmas.......

Jakuza · 12-19-2006, 11:05 PM

For the hell of of giving and recieving presents.
Family and friends gettin together to have fun.
I mean, I follow buddhism, but I still celebrate Christmas.

Ramstien · 12-19-2006, 11:11 PM

Buddhism is more of a philosophy rather than a religion.

Anywho, i celebrate christmas because i can.

Also, religions are not races.

Fieren · 12-19-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakuza

For the hell of of giving and recieving presents.
Family and friends gettin together to have fun.
I mean, I follow buddhism, but I still celebrate Christmas.

Nice, a fellow Buddhist. And I'm not fully sure of what the meaning of Christmas is. But if it's getting together with family and friends, giving gifts just for the heck of it, and enjoying life, I've been doing a damn good job every year.

Eriond · 12-19-2006, 11:32 PM

Christmas is pretty much a secular holiday. Hell, it's not even the birthday of Jesus (He was born in March, I think, or so they've figured out now). December 25th was actually the old pagan solstice festival, when the ancient romans celebrated the return of the sun (The actual solstice is the 21st, but close enough). When Rome converted en masse to christianity, they needed to abosrb the old holy day, so they put a new one ontop of it.

Christmas trees? Santa Claus? That has nothing to do with Jesus. Christmas is totally secular, doesn't really have anything to do with religion anymore, it's all about spending time together, and giving gifts. Hell, it's nice to have time off. I'm an atheist, and I love christmas.

Mr. First Name Basis · 12-19-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Eriond

Christmas is pretty much a secular holiday. Hell, it's not even the birthday of Jesus (He was born in March, I think, or so they've figured out now). December 25th was actually the old pagan solstice festival, when the ancient romans celebrated the return of the sun (The actual solstice is the 21st, but close enough). When Rome converted en masse to christianity, they needed to abosrb the old holy day, so they put a new one ontop of it.

Christmas trees? Santa Claus? That has nothing to do with Jesus. Christmas is totally secular, doesn't really have anything to do with religion anymore, it's all about spending time together, and giving gifts. Hell, it's nice to have time off. I'm an atheist, and I love christmas.

Christmas trees were like a sign of good luck or something. I can't remember. It seems like every thing in life that doesn't make sense seems to be a sign of good luck. Santa Claus is Saint Nicolas who was a real guy that made tools and distributed them through the village.

zaku · 12-20-2006, 12:04 AM

ya i agree christianity isnt a race, its a religion. im azn and i am christian. and u dont see me celebrating hannukah. lolz jk.

@eriond

where did u get all that information?

im guessing that in america, the majority is christian, but there are still a lot of non christians, so if ur like a teacher, u cant play christmas carols in class, or say "merry christmas!" u have to say happy holidays. and the gigantic break in december is now called "winter break" instead of "christmas break", even though theres obviously a break because its christmas :P

blue_sinister · 12-20-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Eriond

Christmas is pretty much a secular holiday. Hell, it's not even the birthday of Jesus (He was born in March, I think, or so they've figured out now). December 25th was actually the old pagan solstice festival, when the ancient romans celebrated the return of the sun (The actual solstice is the 21st, but close enough). When Rome converted en masse to christianity, they needed to abosrb the old holy day, so they put a new one ontop of it.

Christmas trees? Santa Claus? That has nothing to do with Jesus. Christmas is totally secular, doesn't really have anything to do with religion anymore, it's all about spending time together, and giving gifts. Hell, it's nice to have time off. I'm an atheist, and I love christmas.

lol, i don't care when did jesus born but what matters is he is borned!

in my opinion, i celebrate christmas is not because i like santa or presents or it's the date of birth of jesus or not... what matters is he is borned, when? who cares...

zaku · 12-20-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by blue_sinister

lol, i don't care when did jesus born but what matters is he is borned!

in my opinion, i celebrate christmas is not because i like santa or presents or it's the date of birth of jesus or not... what matters is he is borned, when? who cares...

agree, and i doubt jesus was born in march. my family doeent do that presents under the christmas tree crap. we just go, "hey, what do u want from christmas", and buy it for them. sure, its not old fashioned, but meh.

ps. OMG, christmas eve is on sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have to go to church twice to celebrate jesus' 2006th birthday!

lasthero · 12-20-2006, 12:40 AM

i celebrate christmas becuase its a SPECIAL DAY. a day where we go out with our family and have a great time.

12-19-2006, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
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12-19-2006, 11:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jakuza OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Flower City, NY. Posts: 10,737 Reputation: 152	For the hell of of giving and recieving presents. Family and friends gettin together to have fun. I mean, I follow buddhism, but I still celebrate Christmas. __________________

12-19-2006, 11:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Ramstien Fabio_R's Fruitcup Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3,686 Reputation: 21	Buddhism is more of a philosophy rather than a religion. Anywho, i celebrate christmas because i can. Also, religions are not races. __________________

12-19-2006, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eriond Crumbly, but Good Join Date: May 2006 Location: Montreal Posts: 1,645 Reputation: 67	Christmas is pretty much a secular holiday. Hell, it's not even the birthday of Jesus (He was born in March, I think, or so they've figured out now). December 25th was actually the old pagan solstice festival, when the ancient romans celebrated the return of the sun (The actual solstice is the 21st, but close enough). When Rome converted en masse to christianity, they needed to abosrb the old holy day, so they put a new one ontop of it. Christmas trees? Santa Claus? That has nothing to do with Jesus. Christmas is totally secular, doesn't really have anything to do with religion anymore, it's all about spending time together, and giving gifts. Hell, it's nice to have time off. I'm an atheist, and I love christmas. __________________ Outsider 3D Space Action Shooter/RPG in Development http://www.youtube.com/user/outsidergame

12-20-2006, 12:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
zaku Sonic’s Milkshake Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 306 Reputation: 10	ya i agree christianity isnt a race, its a religion. im azn and i am christian. and u dont see me celebrating hannukah. lolz jk. @eriond where did u get all that information? im guessing that in america, the majority is christian, but there are still a lot of non christians, so if ur like a teacher, u cant play christmas carols in class, or say "merry christmas!" u have to say happy holidays. and the gigantic break in december is now called "winter break" instead of "christmas break", even though theres obviously a break because its christmas :P __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/flamingfun/ my website i made when i was bored, has stuff to do, like mmos that i like, and ways to make money.hope you enjoy! pm me if u have any suggestions for stuff to add. thanks! Last edited by zaku; 12-20-2006 at 12:08 AM.

12-20-2006, 12:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
lasthero OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Loading. . . Posts: 4,685 Reputation: 23	i celebrate christmas becuase its a SPECIAL DAY. a day where we go out with our family and have a great time. __________________

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